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UseandCareGuide
Gas Range
Safety Instructions ................... 3–6
Problem Solver.............................. 26
Anti-Tip Device ................................... 2, 3, 24
Minor Adjustments..................................... 25
Thermostat Adjustment–
Do It Yourself............................................ 11
More questions ?…call
Operating Instructions, Tips
Aluminum Foil................... 5, 13, 14, 16, 18
Features ........................................................... 7
Oven.................................................... 10–19
Baking ................................................. 12, 13
Broiling................................................ 16, 17
Control Settings.......................................... 9
Roasting ............................................. 14, 15
Self-Cleaning ..................................... 18, 19
Surface Cooking........................................ 8, 9
Control Settings.......................................... 9
Cooktop Comparison ................................ 8
Cookware Tips ............................................ 9
GE Answer Center® 800.626.2000
Consumer Services .................. 27
Appliance and Registration......................... 2
Important Phone Numbers....................... 27
Model and Serial Numbers ......................... 2
Removal of Packaging Tape ....................... 2
Warranty ........................................Back Cover
Care and Cleaning .............. 18–23
Broiler Pan and Rack .................................. 22
Burner Grates............................................... 20
Control Knobs .............................................. 21
Lift-Off Oven Door ....................................... 23
Lift-Up/Off Cooktop ................................... 20
Oven Shelves ............................................... 22
Porcelain Enamel Cooktop ....................... 20
Removable Cooktop Burners................... 21
Removable Oven Bottom.......................... 22
Self-Cleaning......................................... 18, 19
GE Appliances
Model: JGBP19
164D2966P079
HELP US HELP YOU
Read this guide carefully.
Write down the model and serial numbers.
It is intended to help you operate and maintain your new
range properly. Keep it handy for answers to your questions.
If you don’t understand something or need more help, call:
GE Answer Center®
800.626.2000
24 hours a day, 7 days a week
You’ll find the model and serial numbers on two labels
on the range front frame near the kick panel. These
numbers are also on the Consumer Product Ownership
Registration Card that came with your range. Before
sending in this card, please write these numbers here:
How to Remove Packaging Tape
Use these numbers in any correspondence or service
calls concerning your range.
To assure no damage is done to the finish of the product,
the safest way to remove packaging tape adhesive on new
appliances is an application of a household liquid dishwashing
detergent, mineral oil or cooking oil. Apply with a soft
cloth and allow to soak. Wipe dry and then apply an
appliance polish to thoroughly clean and protect the surface.
NOTE: The plastic tape must be removed from the chrome
trim on oven parts. It cannot be removed if it is baked on.
Model Number
Serial Number
WARNING
• ALL RANGES CAN TIP.
• INJURY TO PERSONS
COULD RESULT.
• INSTALL THE ANTI-TIP
DEVICE PACKED WITH
THE RANGE.
• SEE THE INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS.
If you received a damaged range…
Immediately contact the dealer (or builder) that sold
you the range.
Save time and money. Before you
request service…
Check the Problem Solver in the back of this guide. It lists
causes of minor operating problems that you can correct
yourself.
IF YOU NEED SERVICE
To obtain service, see the Consumer
Services page in the back of this guide.
We’re proud of our service and
want you to be pleased. If for some
reason you are not happy with the
service you receive, here are three
steps to follow for further help.
FIRST, contact the people who
serviced your appliance. Explain
why you are not pleased. In most
cases, this will solve the problem.
NEXT, if you are still not pleased,
write all the details—including
your phone number— to:
Manager, Consumer Relations
GE Appliances
Appliance Park
Louisville, KY 40225
FINALLY, if your problem is still
not resolved, write:
Major Appliance Consumer
Action Panel
20 North Wacker Drive
Chicago, IL 60606
WARNING: If the information in this guide is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result
causing property damage, personal injury or death.
—Do not store or use gasoline or other
flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity
of this or any other appliance.
—WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS
• Do not try to light any appliance.
• Do not touch any electrical switch; do not
use any phone in your building.
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• Immediately call your gas supplier from a
neighbor’s phone. Follow the gas supplier’s
instructions.
• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call
the fire department.
—Installation and service must be performed
by a qualified installer, service agency or
the gas supplier.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read all instructions before using this appliance.
IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE
When You Get Your Range
• Have the installer show you the location of the
range gas cut-off valve and how to shut it off
if necessary.
• Have your range installed and properly
grounded by a qualified installer, in accordance
with the Installation Instructions. Any adjustment
and service should be performed only by qualified
gas range installers or service technicians.
• Do not attempt to repair or replace any
part of your range unless it is specifically
recommended in this guide. All other servicing
should be referred to a qualified technician.
• Be sure your range is correctly adjusted by a
qualified service technician or installer for the
type of gas (natural or LP) that is to be used.
Your range can be converted for use with either
type of gas. See the Installation Instructions.
WARNING: These adjustments must be made by
a qualified service technician in accordance with
the manufacturer’s instructions and all codes and
requirements of the authority having jurisdiction.
Failure to follow these instructions could result in
serious injury or property damage. The qualified
agency performing this work assumes
responsibility for the conversion.
• Be sure all packing materials are removed from
the range before operating it to prevent fire or
smoke damage should the packing material ignite.
WARNING
—All ranges
can tip and injury could result.
To prevent accidental tipping of
the range, attach an approved
Anti-Tip device to the wall. (See
the Installation Instructions.) To
check if the device is installed
and engaged properly, carefully tip
the range forward. The Anti-Tip
device should engage and prevent
the range from tipping over.
If you pull the range out from the wall for any
reason, make sure the Anti-Tip device is engaged
when you push the range back against the wall.
Please refer to the Anti-Tip device information in
this guide. Failure to take this precaution could
result in tipping of the range and injury.
• Always keep combustible wall coverings,
curtains or drapes a safe distance from
your range.
• CAUTION: ITEMS OF INTEREST TO
CHILDREN SHOULD NOT BE STORED IN
CABINETS ABOVE A RANGE OR ON THE
BACKSPLASH OF A RANGE—CHILDREN
CLIMBING ON THE RANGE TO REACH
ITEMS COULD BE SERIOUSLY INJURED.
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Important Safety Instructions
• The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic
Enforcement Act requires the Governor of
California to publish a list of substances known to
the state to cause cancer, birth defects or other
reproductive harm, and requires businesses to warn
customers of potential exposure to such substances.
• Gas appliances can cause minor exposure to
four of these substances, namely benzene, carbon
monoxide, formaldehyde and soot, caused
primarily by the incomplete combustion of natural
gas or LP fuels. Properly adjusted burners,
indicated by a bluish rather than a yellow flame,
will minimize incomplete combustion. Exposure to
these substances can be minimized by venting with
an open window or using a ventilation fan or hood.
• Plug your range (Electric Ignition models only)
into a 120-volt grounded outlet only. Do not
remove the round grounding prong from the plug.
If in doubt about the grounding of the home
electrical system, it is your personal responsibility
and obligation to have an ungrounded outlet
replaced with a properly grounded outlet replaced
with a properly grounded, three-prong outlet in
accordance with the National Electrcal Code. Do
not use an extension cord with this appliance.
• Locate range out of kitchen traffic path and out
of drafty locations to prevent pilot outage (on
standing pilot models) and poor air circulation.
• After prolonged use of a range, high floor
temperatures may result and many floor
coverings will not withstand this kind of use.
Never install the range over vinyl tile or linoleum
that cannot withstand such type of use. Never
install it directly over interior kitchen carpeting.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
(continued)
• Do not leave children alone or unattended
where a range is hot or in operation.
They could be seriously burned.
• Teach children not to play with the controls
or any other part of the range.
• Never leave the oven door open when you are
not watching the range.
• Keep the range clean and free of accumulation
of grease or spillovers which may ignite.
• Do not allow anyone to climb, stand or hang on
the door, broiler drawer or range top. They
could damage the range and even tip it over,
causing severe personal injury.
• Let the burner grates and other surfaces cool
before touching them or leaving them where
children can reach them.
• Never wear loose fitting or hanging garments
while using the appliance. Be careful when
reaching for items stored in cabinets over the
cooktop. Flammable material could be ignited if
brought in contact with flame or hot oven surfaces
and may cause severe burns.
• For your safety, never use your appliance for
warming or heating the room.
• Do not use water on grease fires.
Never pick up a flaming pan. Turn
the controls OFF. Smother a flaming
pan on the surface unit by covering the pan
completely with well-fitting lid, cookie sheet or
flat tray. Use a multi-purpose dry chemical or
foam-type extinguisher.
Flaming grease outside a pan can be put out
by covering with baking soda or, if available, by
using a multi-purpose dry chemical or foam-type
fire extinguisher.
Flame in the oven can be smothered completely
by closing the oven door and turning the Oven
Temperature knob to OFF or by using a dry
chemical or foam-type extinguisher.
• Do not store flammable materials in an oven or
near a cooktop.
• Do not store or use combustible materials,
gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids
in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
• Do not let cooking grease or other flammable
materials accumulate in or near the range.
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• When cooking pork, follow the directions exactly
and always cook the meat to an internal temperature
of at least 170°F. This assures that, in the remote
possibility that trichina may be present in the meat,
it will be killed and the meat will be safe to eat.
Cleaning Your Range
• Clean only parts listed in this Use and Care
Guide.
• Keep the range clean and free of accumulations of
grease or spillovers, which may ignite.
Surface Cooking
• Always use the LITE position (on electric
ignition models) or the HI position (on standing
pilot models) when igniting top burners and
make sure the burners have ignited.
• Never leave the surface burners unattended at
high flame settings. Boilovers cause smoking and
greasy spillovers that may catch on fire.
• Adjust the top burner flame size so it does not
extend beyond the edge of the cookware.
Excessive flame is hazardous.
• Use only dry pot holders—moist
or damp pot holders on hot surfaces
may result in burns from steam.
• Do not let pot holders come near open flames
when lifting cookware. Do not use a towel or other
bulky cloth in place of a pot holder. Such cloths can
catch fire on a hot burner.
• Always keep dish towels, dish cloths, pot holders
and other linens a safe distance from your range.
• Always keep wooden and plastic utensils and
canned foods a safe distance away from your
range.
• To minimize the possibility of burns, ignition of
flammable materials and spillage, turn cookware
handles toward the side or back of the range
without extending over adjacent burners.
• Never block the vents (air openings) of the
range. They provide the air inlet and outlet that
are necessary for the range to operate properly
with correct combustion. Air openings are located
at the rear of the cooktop, at the top and bottom of
the oven door, and at the bottom of the range
under the kick panel.
• Keep all plastics away from top burners.
• If range is located near a window, do not hang
long curtains that could blow over the top burners
and create a fire hazard.
• Do not leave any items on the cooktop.
The hot air from the vent may ignite flammable
items and will increase pressure in closed
containers, which may cause them to burst.
• To avoid the possibility of a burn, always be
certain that the controls for all burners are at
the OFF position and all grates are cool before
attempting to remove them.
• When flaming foods are under the hood, turn the
fan off. The fan, if operating, may spread the flames.
• When a pilot goes out (on standing pilot models),
you will detect a faint odor of gas as your signal
to relight the pilot. When relighting the pilot,
make sure burner controls are in the OFF position,
and follow instructions in this guide to relight.
• If you smell gas, and you have already made sure
pilots are lit (on standing pilot models), turn off the
gas to the range and call a qualified service
technician. Never use an open flame to locate a leak.
Baking, Broiling and Roasting
• Do not use the oven for a storage area.
Items stored in the oven can ignite.
• Stand away from the range when opening the
door of a hot oven. The hot air and steam that
escapes can cause burns to hands, face and eyes.
• Keep the oven free from grease buildup.
• Place the oven shelves in the desired position
while the oven is cool.
• Pulling out the shelf to the shelf-stop is a
convenience in lifting heavy foods. It is also a
precaution against burns from touching hot
surfaces of the door or oven walls.
• Do not heat unopened food containers.
Pressure could build up and the container
could burst, causing an injury.
• Do not use aluminum foil anywhere in the oven
except as described in this Guide. Misuse could
result in a fire hazard or damage to the range.
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Important Safety Instructions
• Always turn the surface burner to OFF before
removing the cookware.
• Always heat fat slowly, and watch as it heats.
• Do not use a wok on models with sealed burners
if the wok has a round metal ring that is placed
over the burner grate to support the wok. This
ring acts as a heat trap, which may damage the
burner grate and burner head. Also, it may cause
the burner to work improperly. This may cause a
carbon monoxide level above that allowed by
current standards, resulting in a health hazard.
• Foods for frying should be as dry as possible.
Frost on frozen foods or moisture on fresh foods
can cause hot fat to bubble up and over sides
of the pan.
• Carefully watch foods being fried at a high
flame setting.
• Use the least possible amount of fat for effective
shallow or deep-fat frying. Filling the pan too
full of fat can cause spillovers when food is added.
• If a combination of oils or fats will be used
in frying, stir together before heating or as fats
melt slowly.
• Use a deep fat thermometer whenever
possible to prevent overheating fat beyond the
smoking point.
• Never clean the cooktop surface when it is
hot. Some cleaners produce noxious fumes and
wet cloths could cause steam burns if used on a
hot surface.
• Be careful when you clean the cooktop because
the area over the pilot (on standing pilot
models) will be hot.
• Never try to move a pan of hot fat, especially a
deep fat fryer. Wait until the fat is cool.
• Use proper pan size—Avoid pans that are unstable
or easily tipped. Select cookware having flat
bottoms large enough to properly contain food and
avoid boilovers and spillovers and large enough to
cover burner grate. This will both save cleaning
time and prevent hazardous accumulations of food,
since heavy spattering or spillovers left on range
can ignite. Use pans with handles that can be easily
grasped and remain cool.
• Do not leave plastic items on the cooktop—
they may melt if left too close to the vent.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
(continued)
• When using cooking or roasting bags in the
oven, follow the manufacturer’s directions.
• Use only glass cookware that is recommended
for use in gas ovens.
• After broiling, always take the broiler pan out of
the range and clean it. Leftover grease in the
broiler pan can catch fire the next time you use
the pan.
• When broiling, if meat is too close to the flame,
the fat may ignite. Trim excess fat to prevent
excessive flare-ups.
• Make sure the broiler pan is in place correctly
to reduce the possibility of grease fires.
• If you should have a grease fire in the broiler
pan, turn off the oven control, and keep broiler
drawer and oven door closed to contain fire until
it burns out.
• Never leave jars of fat drippings on or near
your range.
Self-Cleaning Oven
• Do not clean the door gasket. The door gasket is
essential for a good seal. Care should be taken not
to rub, damage or move the gasket.
• Do not use oven cleaners. No commercial oven
cleaner or oven liner protective coating of any kind
should be used in or around any part of the oven.
Residue from oven cleaners will damage the inside
of the oven when the self-clean cycle is used.
• Clean only parts listed in this Use and
Care Guide.
• Before self-cleaning the oven, remove the
broiler pan and other cookware.
• Be sure to wipe up excess spillage before
starting the Self-Clean cycle.
• If the self-cleaning mode malfunctions,
turn the oven to OFF and disconnect the power
supply. Have serviced by a qualified technician.
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
FLOORING UNDER THE RANGE
Your range, like many other household items,
is heavy and can settle into soft floor coverings
such as cushioned vinyl or carpeting.
When moving the range on this type of flooring, use
care, and it is recommended that these simple
instructions be followed.
The range should be installed on a 1/4-inch thick
sheet of plywood (or similar material) as follows:
When the floor covering ends at the front of the
range, the area that the range will rest on should be
built up with plywood to the same level or higher than
the floor covering. This will allow the range to be
moved for cleaning or servicing.
LEVELING THE RANGE
Leveling legs are located on each corner of the base
of the range. Your range must be level in order to
produce proper cooking and baking results. After it is
in its final location, place a level horizontally on any
oven shelf and check the levelness front to back and
side to side. Level the range by adjusting the leveling
legs or by placing shims under the corners as needed.
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One of the rear leveling legs will engage the Anti-Tip
device (allow for some side to side adjustment).
Allow a minimum clearance of 1/8 inch between the
range and the leveling leg that is to be installed into
the Anti-Tip device.
FEATURES OF YOUR RANGE
Safety Instructions
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8
6
9
5
4
10
11
Flooring/Leveling
12
3
2
13
1
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JGBP19
Feature Index
1 Model and Serial Number
3 Removable Oven Bottom
4 Oven Door Latch
2
Feature Index
9 Oven Temperature Knob
2, 3, 24
22
12, 14, 16,
18, 19
5 Surface Burner Controls
5, 8, 9, 21
6 Surface Burners and Grates
4, 8, 9,
20, 21, 26
7 Oven Vent
(located in center of rear of range)
5, 11
8 Cooktop
5, 20
10 Oven Shelf Supports
Shelf positions for cooking are
suggested in the Baking, Roasting
and Broiling pages.
Explained
on page
4, 10, 11, 14,
16, 18, 21
10, 12, 14,
17, 19
11 Oven Shelf with Stop-Locks
5, 10,
12-14,
19, 22
12 Removable Oven Door
4, 23
13 Kick Panel
14 Broiler Pan and Rack
20
6, 14,
16-18, 22
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Features of Your Range
2 Anti-Tip Device
(see Safety Instructions)
Explained
on page
HOW DOES THIS COOKTOP COMPARE
TO YOUR OLD ONE?
Your new cooktop has gas burners. If you are used
to cooking with induction or other electric surface
units, you will notice some differences when you use
gas burners.
The best types of cookware to use, plus heat-up and
cool-down times, depend upon the type of burner or
surface unit you have.
The following chart will help you to understand the
differences between gas burner cooktops and any
other type of cooktop you may have used in the past.
Type of Cooktop
Description
How it Works
Gas Burners
Regular or sealed
gas burners use
either LP gas
or natural gas.
Flames heat the pans directly. Pan flatness is not critical to cooking results, but
pans should be well balanced. Gas burners heat the pan right away and change
heat settings right away. When you turn the control off, cooking stops right away.
Radiant
(Glass Ceramic)
Cooktop
Electric coils
under a glassceramic cooktop.
Heat travels to the glass surface and then to the cookware, so pans must be flat on
the bottom for good cooking results. The glass cooktop stays hot enough to
continue cooking after it is turned off. Remove the pan from the surface unit if
you want cooking to stop.
Induction
High frequency
induction coils
under a glass
surface.
Pans must be made of ferrous metals (metal that attracts a magnet). Heat is
produced by a magnetic circuit between the coil and the pan. Heats up right away
and changes heat settings right away, like a gas cooktop. After turning the control
off, the glass cooktop is hot from the heat of the pan, but cooking stops right away.
Electric Coil
Flattened metal
tubing containing
electric resistance
wire suspended
over a drip pan.
Heats by direct contact with the pan and by heating the air under the pan. For best
cooking results, use good quality pans. Electric coils are more forgiving of
warped pans than radiant or solid disks. Heats up quickly but does not change
heat settings as quickly as gas or induction. Electric coils stay hot enough to
continue cooking for a short time after they are turned off.
Solid Disk
Solid cast iron
disk sealed to the
cooktop surface.
Heats by direct contact with the pan, so pans must be flat on the bottom for good
cooking results. Heats up and cools down more slowly than electric coils. The
disk stays hot enough to continue cooking after it is turned off. Remove the pan
from the solid disk if you want the cooking to stop.
SURFACE COOKING
Electric Ignition
Surface Burner Controls
Your surface burners are lighted by electric ignition,
eliminating the need for standing pilot lights with
constantly burning flames.
In case of a power failure, you can light the surface
burners on your range with a match. Hold a lighted
match to the burner, then turn the knob to the LITE
position. Use extreme caution when lighting
burners this way.
Surface burners in use when an electrical power
failure occurs will continue to operate normally.
The knobs that turn the surface
burners on and off are located on
the control panel on the front of
the range. The 2 knobs on the left
control the left front and left rear
burners. The 2 knobs on the right
control the right front and right
rear burners
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To Light a Surface Burner
• If drip pans are supplied with your range, they
should be used at all times.
• Make sure all the grates on the range are in place
before using any burner.
Push the control knob in and
turn it to HI position.
The burner should light
within a few seconds.
After Lighting a Burner
How to Select Flame Size
• After the burner ignites, turn the knob to adjust the
flame size.
• Check to be sure the burner you turned on is the one
you want to use.
• Do not operate a burner for an extended period of
time without cookware on the grate. The finish on
the grate may chip without cookware to absorb the heat.
• Be sure the burners and grates are cool before you
place your hand, a pot holder, cleaning cloths or
other materials on them.
Watch the flame, not the knob, as you reduce heat.
The flame size on a gas burner should match the
cookware you are using.
FOR SAFE HANDLING
OF COOKWARE NEVER
LET THE FLAME
EXTEND UP THE SIDES
OF THE COOKWARE. Any
flame larger than the bottom of the cookware is
wasted and only serves to heat the handle.
Cooktop Comparison
Before Lighting a Burner
Top of Range Cookware
Heatproof Glass Ceramic: Can be used for either
surface or oven cooking. It conducts heat very slowly
and cools very slowly. Check cookware manufacturer’s
directions to be sure it can be used on gas ranges.
Stainless Steel: This metal alone has poor heating
properties and is usually combined with copper,
aluminum or other metals for improved heat
distribution. Combination metal skillets usually work
satisfactorily if they are used with medium heat as the
manufacturer recommends.
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Surface Cooking
Aluminum: Medium-weight cookware is
recommended because it heats quickly and evenly.
Most foods brown evenly in an aluminum skillet. Use
saucepans with tight-fitting lids when cooking with
minimum amounts of water.
Cast-iron: If heated slowly, most skillets will give
satisfactory results.
Enamelware: Under some conditions, the
enamel of some cookware may melt. Follow
cookware manufacturer’s recommendations for
cooking methods.
Glass: There are 2 types of glass cookware—those
for oven use only and those for top-of-range cooking
(saucepans, coffee and teapots). Glass conducts heat
very slowly.
USING YOUR OVEN
Before Using Your Oven
1. Look at the controls. Be sure you understand how
to set them properly.
2. Check the oven interior. Look at the shelves. Take
a practice run at removing and replacing them
properly, to give sure, sturdy support.
3. Read over the information and tips that follow.
4. Keep this guide handy so you can refer to it, especially
during the first weeks of using your new range.
NOTE:
You may notice a “burning” or “oily” smell the first
few times you turn your oven on. This is normal in a
new oven and will disappear in a short time. To speed
the process, set a self-clean cycle for a minimum of
three hours. See the Operating the Self-Cleaning
Oven section.
Electric Ignition
The oven burner and broil burner are lit by
electric ignition.
To light either burner, turn the Oven Temperature
knob to the desired temperature. The burner should
ignite within 30-90 seconds.
After the oven reaches the selected temperature, the
oven burner cycles—off completely, then on with a
full flame—to keep the oven temperature controlled.
Oven Control
CAUTION: Do not make any attempt to operate
the electric ignition oven during an electrical
power failure.
The oven or broiler cannot be lit during a power
failure. Gas will not flow unless the glow bar is hot.
If the oven is in use when a power failure occurs,
the oven burner shuts off and cannot be re-lit until
power is restored.
Shelf Positions
N
W
M
300
40
0
500 BRO
IL
CLE
A
OFF
0
20
Your oven is controlled by an
Oven Temperature knob.
It will normally take 30–90
seconds before the flame comes
on. After the oven reaches the
selected temperature, the oven
burner cycles—off completely,
then on with a full flame—to
maintain the selected temperature.
Power Outage
The oven has 4 shelf supports
for baking and roasting
identified in this illustration
as A (bottom), B, C and
D (top).
Shelf positions for cooking
are suggested on the Baking,
Roasting and Broiling section.
D
C
B
A
Oven Shelves
The shelves are designed with stop-locks so when
placed correctly on the shelf supports, they will
stop before coming completely out of the oven and
will not tilt when you are removing food from them
or placing food on them.
When placing cookware on a shelf, pull the shelf out
to the bump on the shelf support. Place the cookware
on the shelf, then slide the shelf back into the oven.
This will eliminate reaching into the hot oven.
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To remove a shelf from the
oven, pull it toward you, tilt
the front end upward and pull
the shelf out.
To replace, place the shelf
on the shelf support with the
stop-locks (curved extension of the shelf) facing up
and toward the rear of the oven. Tilt up the front and
push the shelf toward the back of the oven until it
goes past the bump on the shelf support. Then lower
the front of the shelf and push it all the way back.
Oven Vents
The oven is vented through duct openings at the rear
of the cooktop. See the Features section. Do not block
these openings when cooking in the oven—it is
important that the flow of hot air from the oven and
fresh air to the oven burners be uninterrupted.
• The vent openings and nearby surfaces may
become hot. Do not touch them.
• Do not leave plastic items on the cooktop—
they may melt if left too close to the vent.
• Handles of pots and pans on the cooktop may
become hot if left too close to the vent.
• Metal items will become very hot if they are left
on the cooktop and could cause burns.
• Do not leave any items on the cooktop. The hot air
from the vent may ignite flammable items and will
increase pressure in closed containers, which may
cause them to burst.
Oven Shut-Off and Electrical Disconnect
Disconnect
Disconnect
Tabs
(squeeze and pull)
Adjust the Oven Thermostat—Do It Yourself
You may find that your new oven cooks differently
than the one it replaced. We recommend that you
use your new oven for a few weeks to become more
familiar with it, following the times given in your
recipes as a guide.
If you think your new oven is too hot or too cold, you
can adjust the thermostat yourself. If you think it is too
hot, adjust the thermostat to make it cooler. If you
think it is too cool, adjust the thermostat to make it hotter.
We do not recommend the use of inexpensive
thermometers, such as those found in grocery stores,
to check the temperature setting of your new oven.
These thermometers may vary 20–40 degrees.
To adjust the thermostat:
1. Turn the Oven Temperature knob to OFF and
remove the knob by pulling it straight off.
2. Look at the back of the knob. The arrow pointing to
the center of the upper screw indicates the original
factory setting. The knob can be adjusted up to
50°F. hotter or 50°F. cooler, in 10° increments.
3. Use a screwdriver to loosen the 2 screws about
1 turn each.
4. Hold the knob handle (A on the illustration) while
turning the knob skirt (B on the illustration) in the
desired direction. As you turn, you should be able
to hear clicks and feel the notches or teeth. Each
click or notch is 10°F. You can turn up to 5 clicks
or notches in either direction.
5. When you reach the desired adjustment, retighten
both screws.
MAKES OVEN COOLER
MAKES OVEN HOTTER
(Screw moved toward cooler) (Screw moved toward hotter)
Oven Moisture
As your oven heats up, the temperature change of the air in the oven may
cause water droplets to form on the door glass. These droplets are harmless
and will evaporate as the oven continues to heat up.
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Using Your Oven
The pressure regulator (on the range back) contains a
lever which turns on or shuts off the gas supply of the
oven. The lever is accessible from the front of the range
by removing the kick panel and reaching the range back.
See the Installation Instructions for more information.
The electrical disconnect is located behind the kick
panel. Remove the kick panel to access. Squeeze the
tabs and pull to disconnect.
BAKING
How to Set Your Range For Baking
To avoid possible burns, place the shelves in the
correct position before you turn on the oven.
1. Close the oven door. Then turn the Oven
Temperature knob to the desired temperature.
2. Check the food for doneness at the minimum
time on the recipe. Cook longer if necessary.
Turn the Oven Temperature knob to OFF and
remove the food.
For best baking results, follow these suggestions:
Do not lock the oven door with the latch during
baking. The latch is used for self-cleaning only.
Your oven temperature is controlled very accurately
using an oven control system. It is recommended that
you operate the oven for a number of weeks to
become familiar with the new oven’s performance. If
you think an adjustment is necessary, see the Adjust
the Oven Thermostat section. It gives easy Do It
Yourself instructions on how to adjust the thermostat.
NOTE: When the oven is hot, the top and outside
surfaces of the range get hot too.
Oven Shelves
Arrange the oven
shelf or shelves in
the desired locations
while the oven is
cool. The correct
shelf position
depends on the kind
of food and the
browning desired.
As a general rule,
place most foods in the middle of the oven, on either
the shelf position B or C. See the chart for suggested
shelf positions.
Type of Food
Shelf Position
D
Angel food cake
A
C
Biscuits or muffins
B or C
B
Cookies or cupcakes
B or C
A
Brownies
B or C
Layer cakes
B or C
Bundt or pound cakes
A or B
Pies or pie shells
B or C
Frozen pies
A (on cookie sheet)
Casseroles
B or C
Roasting
A or B
Preheating
Baking Pans
Preheat the oven if the recipe calls for it. Preheat
means bringing the oven up to the specified
temperature before putting food in the oven. To
preheat, set the oven at the correct temperature—
selecting a higher temperature does not shorten
preheat time.
Preheating is necessary for good results when baking
cakes, cookies, pastry and breads. For most casseroles
and roasts, preheating is not necessary. For ovens
without a preheat indicator light or tone, preheat
10 minutes. After the oven is preheated place the food
in the oven as quickly as possible to prevent heat
from escaping.
Use the proper baking pan. The type of finish on the
pan determines the amount of browning that will occur.
• Dark, rough or dull pans absorb heat resulting in a
browner, crisper crust. Use this type for pies.
• Shiny, bright and smooth pans reflect heat, resulting
in a lighter, more delicate browning. Cakes and
cookies require this type of pan.
• Glass baking dishes also absorb heat. When baking
in glass baking dishes, the temperature may need to
be reduced by 25°F.
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Pan Placement
For even cooking and proper browning, there must be
enough room for air circulation in the oven. Baking
results will be better if baking pans are centered as
much as possible rather than being placed to the front
or to the back of the oven.
Pans should not touch each other or the walls of the
oven. Allow 1- to 11⁄2-inch space between pans as well
as from the back of the oven, the door and the sides.
If you need to use two shelves, stagger the pans so
one is not directly above the other.
Baking Guides
When using prepared baking mixes, follow package recipe or instructions
for the best baking results.
Aluminum Foil
When baking cookies
flat cookie sheets
(without sides)
produce betterlooking cookies.
Cookies baked in a
jelly roll pan (short
sides all around) may
have darker edges
and pale or light
browning may occur.
Do not use a cookie sheet so large that it touches the
walls or the door of the oven. Never entirely cover a
shelf with a large cookie sheet.
For best results, use only one cookie sheet in the oven
at a time.
Never entirely cover
a shelf with
aluminum foil. This
will disturb the heat
circulation and result
in poor baking. A
smaller sheet of foil
may be used to catch
a spillover by
placing it on a lower
shelf several inches below the food.
Pies
Cakes
For best results, bake pies in dark, rough or dull pans
to produce a browner, crisper crust. Frozen pies in foil
pans should be placed on an aluminum cookie sheet
for baking since the shiny foil pan reflects heat away
from the pie crust; the cookie sheet helps retain it.
When baking cakes, warped or bent pans will cause
uneven baking results and poorly shaped products.
A cake baked in a pan larger than the recipe
recommends will usually be crisper, thinner and drier
than it should be. If baked in a pan smaller than
recommended, it may be undercooked and batter may
overflow. Check the recipe to make sure the pan size
used is the one recommended.
Baking
Cookies
Don’t Peek
Set a timer for the estimated cooking time and do not
open the door to look at your food. Most recipes
provide minimum and maximum baking times such
as “bake 30-40 minutes.”
DO NOT open the door to check until the
minimum time. Opening the oven door frequently
during cooking allows heat to escape and makes
baking times longer. Your baking results may also
be affected.
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ROASTING
Do not lock the oven door with the latch during
roasting. The latch is used for self-cleaning only.
Roasting is cooking by dry heat. Tender meat or
poultry can be roasted uncovered in your oven.
Roasting temperatures, which should be low and
steady, keep spattering to a minimum.
Roasting is really a baking procedure used for meats.
Roasting is easy; just follow these directions:
Most meats continue to cook slightly while standing,
after being removed from the oven. The standing time
recommended for roasts is 10 to 20 minutes. This
allows roasts to firm up and makes them easier to
carve. The internal temperature will rise about 5° to
10°F.; to compensate for temperature rise, if desired,
remove the roast from the oven sooner (at 5° to 10°F.
less than the temperature in the Roasting Guide).
Remember that food will continue to cook in the hot
oven and therefore should be removed when the
desired internal temperature has been reached.
1. Place the shelf in A or B position. No preheating
is necessary.
2. Check the weight
of the meat. Place
it, fat side up, (or
for poultry, breastside-up) on the
B
roasting rack in a
A
shallow pan. The
melting fat will
baste the meat. Select a pan as close to the size of
the meat as possible. (The broiler pan with rack
is a good pan for this.) Line the broiler pan with
aluminum foil when using the pan for marinating,
cooking with fruits, cooking heavily cured meats or
basting food during cooking. Avoid spilling these
materials inside the oven or inside the oven door.
3. Turn the Oven Temperature knob to the desired
setting.
4. After roasting is complete, turn the Oven
Temperature knob to OFF and then remove the
food from the oven.
Use of Aluminum Foil
You can use aluminum foil to line the broiler pan.
This makes clean-up easier when using the pan for
marinating, cooking with fruits, cooking heavily
cured meats or basting food during cooking. Press
the foil tightly around the inside of the pan.
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ROASTING GUIDE
Questions and Answers
Q. Is it necessary to check for doneness with a
meat thermometer?
A. Checking the finished internal temperature at the
completion of cooking time is recommended.
Temperatures are shown in Roasting Guide. For
roasts over 8 lbs., check with thermometer at halfhour intervals after half the cooking time has passed.
Q. Why is my roast crumbling when I try to
carve it?
A. Roasts are easier to slice if allowed to cool 10 to
20 minutes after removing them from the oven.
Be sure to cut across the grain of the meat.
Q. Do I need to preheat my oven each time I cook
a roast or poultry?
A. It is unnecessary to preheat your oven.
Q. When buying a roast, are there any special tips
that would help me cook it more evenly?
A. Yes. Buy a roast as even in thickness as possible,
or buy rolled roasts.
Q. Can I seal the sides of my foil “tent” when
roasting a turkey?
A. Sealing the foil will steam the meat. Leaving
it unsealed allows the air to circulate and brown
the meat.
Frozen Roasts
Frozen roasts of beef, pork, lamb, etc., can be started
without thawing, but allow 10 to 25 minutes per
pound additional time (10 minutes per pound for
roasts under 5 pounds, more time for larger roasts).
Oven
Temperature
Doneness
Approximate Roasting Time
in Minutes per Pound
3 to 5 lbs.
6 to 8 lbs.
24–33
18–22
35–39
22–29
40–45
30–35
21–25
20–23
25–30
24–28
30–35
28–33
35–45
30–40
35–45
30–40
17–20 minutes per pound (any weight)
140°–150°†
150°–160°
170°–185°
140°–150°†
150°–160°
170°–185°
170°–180°
170°–180°
115°–120°
3 to 5 lbs.
35–40
35–40
10 to 15 lbs.
16–22
185°–190°
185°–190°
In thigh:
185°–190°
Meat
Tender cuts; rib, high quality sirloin
tip, rump or top round*
325°
Lamb leg or bone-in shoulder*
325°
Veal shoulder, leg or loin*
Pork loin, rib or shoulder*
Ham, precooked
325°
325°
325°
Rare:
Medium:
Well Done:
Rare:
Medium:
Well Done:
Well Done:
Well Done:
To Warm:
Poultry
Chicken or Duck
Chicken pieces
325°
350°
Well Done:
Well Done:
Turkey
325°
Well Done:
Over 5 lbs.
30–35
Over 15 lbs.
12–19
Internal
Temperature °F.
*For boneless rolled roasts over 6 inches thick, add 5 to 10 minutes per pound to times given above.
†The U.S. Department of Agriculture says “Rare beef is popular, but you should know that cooking it to only 140°F. means
some food poisoning organisms may survive.” (Source: Safe Food Book. Your Kitchen Guide. USDA Rev. June 1985.)
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Roasting
Type
Make sure poultry is thawed before roasting.
Unthawed poultry often does not cook evenly. Some
commercial frozen poultry can be cooked successfully
without thawing. Follow the directions given on the
package label.
BROILING
Do not lock the oven door with the latch during
roasting. The latch is used for self-cleaning only.
Broiling is cooking food by intense radiant heat from
the upper element of the oven. Most fish and tender
cuts of meat can be broiled. Follow these directions to
keep spattering and smoking to a minimum.
The oven door should be closed during broiling.
Turn the food only once during cooking. Time the
foods for first side according to the Broiling Guide.
Turn the food, then use the times given for the second
side as a guide to preferred doneness.
How to Broil
1. If the meat has fat or gristle around the edge, cut
vertical slashes through both about 2 inches apart.
If desired, the fat may be trimmed, leaving layer
about 1/8 inch thick.
2. Place the meat on the broiler rack in the broiler pan.
Always use the rack so the fat drips into the broiler
pan; otherwise the juices may become hot enough
to catch on fire.
3. Position the shelf on the recommended shelf
position as suggested in the Broiling Guide.
4. Close the oven door.
5. Turn the Oven Temperature knob to BROIL.
6. When broiling is completed, turn the Oven
Temperature knob to OFF. Serve food immediately,
and leave pan outside oven to cool during meal
for easiest cleaning.
Use of Aluminum Foil
You can use aluminum foil to line your broiler pan and broiler rack.
However, you must mold the foil tightly to the rack and cut slits in it just
like the rack.
Without the slits, the foil will prevent fat and meat juices from draining to
the broiler pan. The juices could become hot enough to catch on fire. If you
do not cut the slits, you are frying, not broiling.
Questions & Answers
Q. When broiling, is it necessary to always use a
rack in the pan?
A. Yes. Using the rack suspends the meat over the
pan. As the meat cooks, the juices fall into the pan,
thus keeping meat drier. Juices are protected by the
rack and stay cooler, thus preventing excessive
spatter and smoking.
Q. Should I salt the meat before broiling?
A. No. Salt draws out the juices and allows them to
evaporate. Always salt after cooking. Turn the
meat with tongs; piercing the meat with a fork also
allows juices to escape. When broiling poultry or
fish, brush each side often with butter.
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Q. Why are my meats not turning out as brown as
they should?
A. Check to see if you are using the recommended
shelf position. Broil for longest period of time
indicated in the Broiling Guide. Turn food only
once during broiling.
BROILING GUIDE
• If desired, marinate meats or chicken before broiling
or brush with barbecue sauce last 5 to 10 minutes
only.
• When arranging the food on the pan, do not let fatty
edges hang over the sides. These could soil the oven
bottom.
• The broiler does not need to be preheated. However,
for very thin foods, or to increase browning, preheat
if desired.
• Frozen steaks can be broiled by positioning the oven
shelf at next lowest shelf position and increasing
cooking time given in this guide 11⁄2 times per side.
• Always use the broiler pan and rack that comes with
your oven. It is designed to minimize smoking and
spattering by trapping juices in the shielded lower
part of the pan.
• Broiling should always be done with the oven
door closed.
• For steaks and chops, slash the fat evenly around
outside edges of the meat. To slash, cut crosswise
through the outer fat surface just to the edge of the
meat. Use tongs to turn the meat over to prevent
piercing the meat and losing the juices.
Food
Bacon
Bakery Products
Bread (Toast) or
Toaster Pastries
English Muffins
Lobster Tails
1 inch thick
(1 to 11⁄2 lbs.)
11⁄2 inch thick
(2 to 21⁄2 lbs.)
1 whole
(2 to 21⁄2 lbs.),
split lengthwise
2 to 4 slices
1 pkg. (2)
2 (split)
2-4
(6 to 8 oz. each)
Shelf
First Side
Second Side
Position Time, Minutes Time, Minutes Comments
C
5
21⁄2
Arrange in single layer.
8–9
6–7
B
B
B
B
B
B
A
9
12–13
13
10
15
25
28–30
7
5–6
8–9
6–7
9–12
16–18
18–20
Steaks less than 1 inch thick cook
through before browning. Pan frying
is recommended. Slash fat.
C
2–3
1/2–1
C
C
3–4
13–16
Space evenly. Place English muffins
cut-side-up and brush with butter,
if desired.
Cut through back of shell. Spread
open. Brush with melted butter before
and after half of broiling time.
Handle and turn very carefully. Brush
with lemon butter before and during
cooking if desired. Preheat broiler to
increase browning.
Increase time 5 to 10 minutes per side
for 11⁄2 inch thick or home cured ham.
Slash fat.
Do not
turn over.
Fish
1-lb. fillets 1/4 to
1/2 inch thick
B
5
5
Ham Slices
(precooked)
Pork Chops
Well Done
1 inch thick
C
8
8
2 (1/2 inch thick)
2 (1 inch thick)
about 1 lb.
B
B
10–12
12–13
4–5
8–9
2 (1 inch thick)
about 10 to 12 oz.
2 (11⁄2 inch thick)
about 1 lb.
1-lb. pkg. (10)
B
B
B
B
C
8
10
10
17
6
4–7
10
4–6
12–14
1–2
Lamb Chops
Medium
Well Done
Medium
Well Done
Wieners and
similar precooked
sausages,
bratwurst
Space evenly.
Up to 8 patties take about same time.
C
Reduce time about 5 to 10 minutes per
side for cut-up chicken. Brush each
side with melted butter. Broil skinside-down first.
Slash fat.
If desired, split sausages in half
lengthwise; cut into 5- to 6-inch pieces.
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Broiling
Ground Beef
Well Done
Beef Steaks
Rare
Medium
Well Done
Rare
Medium
Well Done
Chicken
Quantity and/or
Thickness
1/2 lb. (about 8
thin slices)
1 lb. (4 patties)
1/2 to 3/4 inch thick
OPERATING THE SELF-CLEANING OVEN
Quick Reminder:
1. Latch the door.
2. Turn the Oven Temperature knob to CLEAN.
Before a Clean Cycle
We recommend venting with an open window or
using a ventilation fan or hood during the first selfcleaning cycle.
1. Remove the broiler pan, broiler rack, all cookware
and any aluminum foil from the oven—they cannot
withstand the high cleaning temperatures.
NOTE: The oven shelves may be left in oven.
They will discolor and become hard to slide after
the self-clean cycle.
2. Wipe up heavy soil on the oven bottom. If you
use soap, rinse thoroughly before self-cleaning to
prevent staining.
Oven
light
Area inside
gasket
Oven
front
frame
Oven door
gasket
Openings
in door
Area
outside
gasket
3. Clean spatters or spills on oven front frame, and
oven door outside gasket with a dampened cloth.
Polish with a dry cloth. Do not clean gasket.
Do not allow water to run down through openings
in top of door.
Clean top, sides and outside front of oven
door with soap and water. Do not use abrasives or
oven cleaners.
Make sure the oven light bulb cover is in place.
Do not let water run down through openings
in the top of the door. To help prevent water from
getting in these slots when cleaning, open the door
as far as it will go.
Do not rub or clean the door gasket—the
fiberglass material of the gasket has an extremely
low resistance to abrasion. An intact and wellfitting oven door gasket is essential for energyefficient oven operation and good baking results. If
you notice the gasket becoming worn, frayed or
damaged in any way or if it has become displaced
on the door, you should have it replaced.
4. Close the oven door and make sure the oven light is
off. If the oven light is not turned off, the life of the
bulb will be shortened or it may cause the bulb to
burn out immediately.
The oven shelves may be cleaned in the selfcleaning oven. However, they will darken, lose their
luster and become hard to slide.
Do not use commercial oven cleaners or oven
protectors in or near the self-cleaning oven.
A combination of any of these products plus the high
clean cycle temperatures may damage the porcelain
finish of the oven.
How to Set the Oven for Cleaning
Quick Reminder:
1. Latch the door.
2. Turn the Oven Temperature knob to CLEAN.
If the oven is too hot and you start to set a clean cycle,
you will not be able to slide the latch. Allow additional
time for cooling before you try to set the cycle.
1. Follow directions to prepare the oven for cleaning.
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2. Slide the latch handle to the
right as far as it will go.
Never force the latch
handle. Forcing the
handle will damage the
door lock mechanism.
3. Turn the Oven Temperature knob to CLEAN.
To reach the full cleaning temperature, the Oven
Temperature knob must be turned all the way to the
stop in the CLEAN section of the knob.
The clean light will be on.
The clean cycle time is just over 3 hours.
After a Clean Cycle
The clean light will go off.
Turn the Oven Temperature knob to OFF. Slide the
latch handle to the left.
Never force the latch handle. Wait until the
latch slides easily. Forcing the latch handle may
damage the door lock.
You may notice some white ash in the oven. Just
wipe it up with a damp cloth after the oven cools.
If white spots remain, remove them with a soapfilled steel wool pad. Be sure to rinse thoroughly with
a vinegar and water mixture. These deposits are
usually a salt residue that cannot be removed by the
Clean Cycle.
If the oven is not clean after one Clean Cycle,
repeat the cycle.
If the shelves have become hard to slide, wipe the
shelf supports with cooking oil.
To Stop a Clean Cycle
Questions and Answers
Q. Can I use commercial oven cleaners on any part
of my self-cleaning oven?
A. No cleaners or coatings should be used around any
part of this oven. If you do use them and do not
thoroughly rinse the oven with water, wiping it
absolutely clean afterwards, the residue can scar
the oven surface and damage metal parts the next
time the oven is automatically cleaned.
Q. What should I do if excessive smoking occurs
during cleaning?
A. This is caused by excessive soil. Turn the Oven
Temperature knob to OFF. Open windows to rid
room of smoke. Wipe up the excess soil and reset
the clean cycle.
Q. Is the “crackling” or “popping” sound I hear
during cleaning normal?
A. Yes. This is the sound of the metal heating
and cooling during both the cooking and
cleaning functions.
Q. Should there be any odor during the cleaning?
A. Yes, there may be an odor during the first few
cleanings. Failure to wipe out excessive soil might
also cause a strong odor when cleaning.
Q. What causes the hair-like lines on the enameled
surface of my oven?
A. This is a normal condition, resulting from heating
and cooling during cleaning. These lines do not
affect how your oven performs.
Q. Why do I have ash left in my oven after
cleaning?
A. Some types of soil will leave a deposit which is
ash. It can be removed with a damp sponge
or cloth.
Q. My oven shelves do not slide easily. What is
the matter?
A. After many cleanings, oven shelves will lose their
luster and become hard to slide. To make shelves
slide more easily, wipe the shelf supports with
cooking oil.
Q. My oven shelves have become gray after the
self-clean cycle. Is this normal?
A. Yes. After the self-clean cycle, the shelves will
lose some luster and change to a deep gray color.
Q. Can I cook food on the cooktop while the oven
is self-cleaning?
A. Yes. While the oven is self-cleaning, you can use
the cooktop just as you normally do.
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Operating the Self-Cleaning Oven
1. Turn the Oven Temperature knob to OFF.
2. Wait until the oven has cooled below the locking temperature.
3. Slide the latch to the left to unlock the oven door.
CARE AND CLEANING
Proper care and cleaning are important so your range
will give you efficient and satisfactory service.
Follow these directions carefully in caring for it to
help assure safe and proper maintenance.
Lift-Up/Off Cooktop
BE SURE ELECTRIC POWER IS OFF BEFORE
CLEANING ANY PART OF THE RANGE.
Hold cooktop flat to remove
Clean the area under the cooktop often. Built-up soil,
especially grease, may catch on fire.
To make cleaning easier, the cooktop may be lifted up
or off.
Be sure all burners are turned off before raising
the cooktop. Then remove the grates. Grasp the two
front burner wells and lift the cooktop up or off. Be
careful of the pilots when the cooktop is up.
After cleaning underneath the cooktop with hot,
soapy water and a clean cloth, lower or replace the
cooktop. Be careful not to pinch your fingers.
To replace the cooktop if you have removed it,
insert the two tabs at the back of the cooktop into slots
at the base of the backguard.
NOTE: Porcelain enamel can chip if dropped.
Handle the cooktop carefully.
Porcelain Enamel Cooktop
The porcelain enamel finish is
sturdy but breakable if misused.
This finish is acid-resistant.
However, any acidic foods spilled
(such as fruit juices, tomato or
vinegar) should not be permitted to
remain on the finish.
If acids spill on the cooktop
while it is hot, use a dry paper
towel or cloth to wipe it up right
away. When the surface has
cooled, wash with soap and water.
Rinse well.
For other spills such as fat
spatterings, wash with soap and
water or cleansing powders after
the surface has cooled. Rinse well.
Polish with a dry cloth.
Burner Grates
Lift the grates out when cool.
The grates should be washed
regularly and, of course, after
spillovers. Wash them in hot,
soapy water and rinse with clean water. After cleaning,
dry them thoroughly by putting them in a warm oven
for a few minutes. Don’t put the grates back on the
range while they are wet. When replacing the grates,
be sure they’re positioned securely over the burners.
To prevent rusting on cast iron grates, apply a light
coating of cooking oil on the bottom of the grates.
To get rid of burned-on food, place the grates
in a covered container (or plastic bag) with 1/4 cup
ammonia to loosen the soil. Then scrub with a soapfilled scouring pad if necessary.
Although they’re durable, the grates will gradually
lose their shine, regardless of the best care you can
give them. This is due to their continual exposure to
high temperatures.
Do not operate a burner for an extended period of
time without cookware on the grate. The finish on
the grate may chip without cookware to absorb the heat.
Kick Panel
Wipe with soap and water. Rinse well. Do not use cleansing powders or
harsh abrasives which may scratch the surface.
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Removable Cooktop Burners
Burner
Support
Gas Valve
Orifice
Tab
Fig. A
Burner Ports
Air Shutter
Flash Tube
Pilot or
Igniter
Lighter Ports
Burner Support
Fig. B
Control Panel and Knobs
It’s a good idea to wipe the control panel after each
use of the oven. Clean with mild soap and water or
vinegar and water, rinse with clean water and polish
dry with a soft cloth.
Do not use abrasive cleansers, strong liquid
cleaners, plastic scouring pads or oven cleaners
on the control panel—they will damage the finish. A
50/50 solution of vinegar and hot water works well.
The control knobs may be removed for easier
cleaning.
Before removing the knobs for cleaning, please note
that the knobs on the left side and the knobs on the
right side are in the proper OFF position. When
replacing the knobs, check the OFF position to insure
proper placement.
To remove the knob, pull it straight off the spring
clip. If it is difficult to remove, place a thin cloth (like
a handkerchief) or a piece of string under and around
the knob edge and pull up.
Wash the knobs in soap and water or a vinegar
and hot water solution but do not soak.
To replace the knobs, match the “D” shaft on the
stem. Inspect the core of the knob to insure that the
metal insert is in place. Do not force the knob.
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Care and Cleaning
The cooktop burners on your range may be removed
for cleaning. Be sure all cooktop knobs are turned to
OFF and the burners are cool, then remove or raise
the cooktop.
If the shipping screws were not removed from the
burner when the range was installed, do so now.
See the Installation Instructions.
To remove the burners:
1. Grasp the burner head and tilt it to the right to
release the 2 tabs from the burner support (A in
Fig. A).
2. Lift the end of the burner assembly, then pull away
from the front of the range to free the air shutter
from the gas valve orifice (Fig. B). Check the lighter
and burner ports. If they are clogged, use a small
safety pin or a small sewing needle to clear them.
Be careful not to disturb the air shutter setting
while cleaning. If you need to readjust the air shutter,
see the Installation Instructions.
To replace the burners:
1. Slip the air shutter over the gas valve orifice
(Fig. A).
2. Lower the burner assembly and hook the tab in the
slots in the burner support (Fig. A).
3. Be sure both tabs are in their slots, that the burner
sits level and straight and that the flash tube forms
a straight line from the igniter to the burner (Fig. B).
CARE AND CLEANING
(continued)
Removable Oven Bottom
The oven bottom can be removed to clean large
spills, but oven bottom must be replaced before using
self-cleaning cycle.
To remove:
1. Slide the tab at
the center front
of the oven
Unlock
Lock
bottom to the left.
2. Lift the oven bottom up and out.
To replace:
1. Slip the oven bottom into the oven so the tabs in
the rear of the oven bottom fit into the slots in the
oven back.
2. Lower the front of the oven bottom into place and
slide the front tab to the right to lock the oven
bottom into place.
The oven bottom has a porcelain enamel finish.
To make cleaning easier, protect the oven bottom
from excessive spillovers. This is particularly
important when baking a fruit pie or other foods with
high acid content. Hot fruit fillings or foods that are
acidic in content such as milk, tomato or sauerkraut,
and sauces with vinegar or lemon juice, may cause
pitting and damage to the porcelain enamel surface.
To protect the oven bottom surface, place a
piece of aluminum foil slightly larger than the baking
dish on the shelf below to catch any boilovers. It
should not completely cover the shelf as this would
cause uneven heat in the oven. Aluminum foil should
not be placed on the oven bottom.
If a spillover does occur on the oven bottom,
allow the oven to cool first. Remove the oven bottom
for easier clean-up and to prevent damage to the
continuous cleaning oven coating.
Frequent wipings with mild soap and water
(particularly after cooking meat) will prolong the
time between major cleanings. Rinse thoroughly.
Soap left on the oven bottom can cause stains.
For heavy soil, use a mild abrasive cleaner and
follow label instructions, using a thin layer of cleaner.
Use of rubber gloves is recommended. Wipe or rub
lightly on stubborn spots. A commercial oven cleaner
may also be used, following package directions.
Oven Shelves
Clean the shelves with an abrasive cleanser or steel
wool. After cleaning, rinse the shelves with clean
water and dry with a clean cloth.
NOTE: The oven shelves may be cleaned in the selfcleaning oven. However, they will darken, lose their
luster and become hard to slide. Wipe the shelf
supports with cooking oil after self-cleaning to make
shelves slide more easily.
Broiler Pan and Rack
After broiling, remove the broiler pan from the oven.
Remove the rack from the pan. Carefully pour out the
grease in the pan into a proper container. Wash and
rinse the broiler pan and rack in hot water with a
soap-filled or plastic scouring pad.
If food has burned on, sprinkle the rack with
detergent while hot and cover with wet paper towels or
a dishcloth. Soaking the pan will remove burned on foods.
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The broiler pan may be
cleaned with a
commercial oven
cleaner. Do not use
an oven cleaner on the rack.
Both the broiler pan and rack can also be cleaned in
the dishwasher.
Do not store a soiled broiler pan and rack anywhere in
the range.
Do not clean the broiler pan and rack in the selfcleaning oven.
Lift-Off Oven Door
• The area outside the gasket can be cleaned with a
scouring pad.
• Do not rub or clean the door gasket–the fiberglass
material of the gasket has an extremely low
resistance to abrasion. An intact and well-fitting
oven door gasket is essential for energy-efficient
oven operation and good baking results. If you
notice the gasket becoming worn, frayed or damaged
in any way or if it has become displaced on the door,
you should have it replaced.
Inside Gasket
Gasket
Outside Gasket
Outside of door:
• Use soap and water to thoroughly clean the top,
sides and front of the oven door. DO NOT let water
run down through openings in the top of the door.
Rinse well. You may also use a glass cleaner to
clean the glass on the outside of the door.
• Spillage of marinades, fruit juices, tomato sauces
and basting materials containing acids may cause
discoloration and should be wiped up immediately.
When surface is cool, clean and rinse.
• Do not use oven cleaners, cleansing powders or
harsh abrasives on the outside of the door.
Painted Surfaces
Glass Surfaces
Metal Parts
Painted surfaces include the outside
oven door, sides, control panel and
drawer front. Clean these with soap
and water or a vinegar and water
solution. Do not use commercial
oven cleaners, cleansing powders,
steel wool or harsh abrasives on
any painted surface.
To clean the outside glass finish,
use a glass cleaner. Rinse and
polish with a dry cloth. Do not
allow the water or cleaner to run
down inside openings in the top of
the oven door while cleaning.
Do not use steel wool, abrasives,
ammonia or commercial oven
cleaners. To safely clean surfaces,
wash, rinse and then dry with a
soft cloth.
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Care and Cleaning
The oven door is removable, but it is heavy. You may
need help removing and replacing the door. Do not lift
the oven door by the handle. This can cause the glass
to break or can cause damage to the door.
To remove the door, open it a few
inches to the special stop position
that will hold the door open. Grasp
firmly on each side and lift the
door straight up and off the hinges.
NOTE:
• Be careful not to place hands
between the hinge and the oven
door frame as the hinge could
snap back and pinch fingers.
• While working in the oven area, cover the hinges
with towels or empty paper towel rolls to prevent
pinched fingers and chipping the porcelain enamel
on the frame.
To replace the door, make sure the hinges are in the
special stop position. Position the slots in the bottom
of the door squarely over the hinges. Then lower the
door slowly and evenly over both hinges at the same
time. If the hinges snap back against the oven frame,
pull them back out.
TO CLEAN THE DOOR:
Inside of door:
• Because the area inside the gasket is cleaned during
the self clean cycle, you do not need to clean this by
hand. Any soap left on the liner causes additional
stains when the oven is heated.
ANTI-TIP DEVICE
WARNING
• All ranges can tip.
• Injury could result.
• Install the Anti-tip device
packed with the range.
• See the Installation
Instructions.
STABILITY DEVICE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR BRACKET KIT NO. 342473
Tools needed:
• Phillips head screwdriver
• 13⁄8″ open end or adjustable wrench
The bracket attaches to floor or wall to hold either the
right or left rear leg leveler. If fastening to the floor,
be sure that the screws do not penetrate electrical
wiring or plumbing. If this cannot be determined, use
shorter screws that will not penetrate through
flooring.
If the bracket came with your range, it is shipped
attached to the lower range back. Remove and discard
the shipping screw that holds the bracket and then
follow the instructions below.
1. Decide whether the bracket will be installed on the
right or left side of the range location.
2. If the bracket side of the range is adjacent to a
cabinet, place the bracket against back wall and
cabinet as shown in Figure 1.
If there is no adjacent cabinet, determine where
the location of the range side (painted outside
panel) will be. Place the bracket with its outside
edge at this location and against the back wall.
See Figure 1.
Adjacent
cabinet
or final
location
of range
side panel
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Bracket
Wall Plate
Screw must enter wood
or metal
Outside edge of
bracket to be flush
with left or right side
of range
Attachment to wall
Wall behind range
Make sure
leg leveler
engages slot
3. Determine whether you will anchor the bracket to
the floor or wall. Fasten the bracket securely with
the screws provided. The screws are self-drilling in
wood, plywood, particle and chip board, and most
metal framing. If attaching to masonry you can buy
suitable screws and anchors at hardware stores. Use
a masonry drill to drill the required holes.
4. Using the wrench, back out the four leg levelers at
least two turns. See the Installation Instructions for
more leveling information before positioning range.
5. Slide the range into place. Be sure the rear leg
leveler fully engages the slot in the bracket. If
the range cannot be moved back far enough for
the rear leg leveler to enter the bracket, move the
bracket forward as required and attach to the floor
in the new location.
MINOR ADJUSTMENTS YOU CAN MAKE
Surface Burner Air Adjustment Shutters
Air Adjustment Shutter
Anti-Tip Device
An air adjustment shutter for each surface burner
regulates the flow of air to the flame.
When the right amount of air flows into the
burner, the flame will be steady, relatively quiet and
have approximately 3/4″ sharp blue cones. This is
usually the case with factory preset shutter settings.
With too much air, the flame will be unsteady,
possibly won’t burn all the way around, and will be
noisy, sounding like a blowtorch.
With not enough air, you won’t see any sharp blue
cones in the flame, you may see yellow tips, and soot
may accumulate on pots and pans.
The air adjustment shutters set on the hood of the
valves and are positioned on the burner tubes by
friction fit.
To adjust the flow of air to the burners, apply a
blade-type screwdriver against the friction-fit shutters
and push to adjust the shutters, allowing more or less
air into the burner tubes as needed.
Oven Burner and Broil Burner Air Adjustment Shutters
The air adjustment shutters for the oven and broil
burners regulate the flow of air to the flame.
Use a screw driver to loosen the air shutter screw.
Adjust the air shutter. Retighten the air shutter screw.
Oven Burner
Air Shutter
Screw
Air
Shutter
Screw
Minor Adjustments You Can Make
Air Shutter
Broil Burner
Air
Shutter
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QUESTIONS?
USE THIS PROBLEM SOLVER
PROBLEM
OVEN WILL NOT WORK
POSSIBLE CAUSE
• Plug on range is not completely inserted in the electrical outlet.
• The circuit breaker in your house has been tripped, or a fuse has been blown.
• Oven controls not properly set.
TOP BURNERS DO NOT
LIGHT OR DO NOT
BURN EVENLY
• Make sure electrical plug is plugged into a live power outlet.
• Burner holes on the side or around the top of burner may be clogged. Remove
burners and clean them with a small safety pin or sewing needle.
Make sure you do not enlarge the holes.
BURNERS HAVE YELLOW
OR YELLOW-TIPPED
FLAMES
(A) Yellow flames—
(B) Yellow tips on outer
(C) Soft blue flames—
Call for service
cones—Normal for LP gas Normal for natural gas
• If burner flames look like (A), call for service. Normal burner flames should look
like (B) or (C), depending on the type of gas you use.
• With LP gas, some yellow tipping on outer cones is normal.
BURNER FLAMES VERY
LARGE OR YELLOW
• If range is connected to LP gas, check all steps in the Installation Instructions.
OVEN DOES NOT
COOK PROPERLY
• Make sure thermostat capillary bulb (located in upper portion of oven) is in
correct position, not touching oven sides and not coated with anything.
• Aluminum foil being used improperly in oven.
• Oven vent blocked on top of range.
• Oven Temperature knob set incorrectly or not turned on.
• Incorrect cookware being used. Check each cooking section for cookware tips
or recommendations.
• Check common problems listed in Baking, Roasting and Broiling sections.
• Oven bottom not securely seated in position.
STRONG ODOR
• Improper air/gas ratio in oven. Adjust oven burner air shutter.
• An odor from the insulation around the oven liner is normal for the first few
times oven is used. This is temporary.
OVEN TEMPERATURE
TOO HOT OR TOO COLD
• The oven thermostat needs adjusting. See the Adjust the Oven Thermostat–
Do It Yourself section.
SURFACE BURNERS
LIGHT BUT OVEN
DOES NOT
• The oven gas shut off valve may have accidentally been moved during cleaning
or moving. To check the oven gas shut off valve raise the cooktop and look
for the gas shut off lever either on the front large tube or at the extreme right
rear corner. Make sure the lever is turned so that it is parallel to the gas tube.
Lever shown open
Gas
tube
If you need more help…call, toll free:
GE Answer Center®
800.626.2000
consumer information center
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Lever shown
open
Gas
tube
We’ll Be There
With the purchase of your new GE appliance, receive the assurance that if you ever need
information or assistance from GE, we’ll be there. All you have to do is call—toll-free!
800-GE-CARES (800-432-2737)
A GE consumer service professional will provide expert repair service,
scheduled at a time that’s convenient for you. Many GE Consumer Service
company-operated locations offer you service today or tomorrow, or at your convenience (7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. weekdays, 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Saturdays).
Our factory-trained technicians know your appliance inside and out—so most
repairs can be handled in just one visit.
GE Answer Center®
800.626.2000
The Problem Solver
In-Home Repair Service
Whatever your question about any GE major appliance, GE Answer Center®
information service is available to help. Your call—and your question— will be
answered promptly and courteously. And you can call any time. GE Answer
Center® service is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
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2’ 6"
TBXTOLITE
ON WALL
SINGLE CONTROL
FAUCET
6’ 10"
8"
5"
5"
1’ 0"
7"
3’
1/8"
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THIS LIGHT CAN
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2’ 10"
SECTION A-A
R SHALLOW DEPTH SINKS (6") WITH REAR DRAIN.
SINK SHOULD ALSO BE UNDERCOATED
SCALE 1’=1"
Upon request, GE will provide
Braille controls for a variety of GE
appliances, and a brochure to
assist in planning a barrier-free
kitchen for persons with limited
mobility. To obtain these items,
free of charge, call 800.626.2000.
Consumers with impaired hearing or speech who have
access to a TDD or a conventional teletypewriter may
call 800-TDD-GEAC (800-833-4322) to request
information or service.
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You can have the secure feeling that GE Consumer Service will still be there
after your warranty expires. Purchase a GE contract while your warranty is still
in effect and you’ll receive a substantial discount. With a multiple-year contract,
you’re assured of future service at today’s prices.
Parts and Accessories
800-626-2002
Individuals qualified to service their own appliances
can have needed parts or accessories sent directly to
their home. The GE parts system provides access to over
47,000 parts…and all GE Genuine Renewal Parts are
fully warranted. VISA, MasterCard and Discover cards
are accepted.
User maintenance instructions contained in this booklet
cover procedures intended to be performed by any user.
Other servicing generally should be referred to qualified
service personnel. Caution must be exercised, since
improper servicing may cause unsafe operation.
Consumer Services
Service Contracts
YOUR GE GAS RANGE
WARRANTY
Staple sales slip or cancelled check
here. Proof of original purchase date
is needed to obtain service
under warranty.
WHAT IS COVERED
FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY
For one year from date of original
purchase, we will provide, free of
charge, parts and service labor in
your home to repair or replace
any part of the range that fails
because of a manufacturing
defect.
This warranty is extended to
the original purchaser and any
succeeding owner for products
purchased for ordinary home use
in the 48 mainland states, Hawaii
and Washington, D.C. In Alaska the
warranty is the same except that it
is LIMITED because you must pay
to ship the product to the service
shop or for the service technician’s
travel costs to your home.
All warranty service will be
provided by our Factory Service
Centers or by our authorized
Customer Care® servicers during
normal working hours.
Should your appliance need
service, during the warranty period
or beyond, call 800-GE-CARES
(800-432-2737).
WHAT IS NOT COVERED
• Service trips to your home to
teach you how to use the product.
Read your Use and Care material.
If you then have any questions
about operating the product,
please contact your dealer or our
Consumer Affairs office at the
address below, or call, toll free:
GE Answer Center®
800.626.2000
consumer information service
• Improper installation.
If you have an installation problem,
contact your dealer or installer.
You are responsible for providing
adequate electrical, gas, exhausting and
other connecting facilities as described
in the Installation Instructions provided
with the product.
• Replacement of house fuses or
resetting of circuit breakers.
• Failure of the product if it is used
for other than its intended purpose
or used commercially.
• Damage to product caused by
accident, fire, floods or acts of God.
WARRANTOR IS NOT RESPONSIBLE
FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion
may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
To know what your legal rights are in your state, consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state’s Attorney General.
Warrantor: General Electric Company
If further help is needed concerning this warranty, write:
Manager—Consumer Affairs, GE Appliances, Louisville, KY 40225
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